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Pistons look to carry momentum into Game 3 vs. Magic
The Detroit Pistons almost were unrecognizable for the first six quarters of their first-round series against the Orlando Magic, but that all changed in the span of about eight minutes.,The top-seeded Pistons appear to have finally settled in as they head into Game 3 against the eighth-seeded Magic ...
Report: North Carolina C Henri Veesaar to enter NBA draft
North Carolina center Henri Veesaar is entering the NBA Draft, CBS Sports reported on Friday.,The Raleigh News & Observer reported that Veesaar informed new head coach Michael Malone and his staff on Thursday evening that he would not return for his senior season.,Veesaar, who is projected to be a l...
Alexander Steen taking reins as Blues GM on July 1
Alexander Steen will take the baton from Doug Armstrong and officially become the St. Louis Blues' general manager on July 1, the team confirmed Friday.,Armstrong then will serve as the team's president of hockey operations through 2029, following a transition plan originally announced in June 2024....
UFL title game set for June 13 at D.C.'s Audi Field
The UFL will play its 2026 championship game -- newly christened as the United Bowl -- on June 13 at Audi Field in Washington, D.C.,The contest will air at 3 p.m. ET on ABC, organizers of the spring football league announced on Friday.,"Washington, D.C., is built for big moments -- and the 2026 Unit...
No three-peat: Carlos Alcaraz (wrist) to miss French Open
Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz will miss the French Open due to a right wrist injury, the World No. 2 announced on Friday.,The 22-year-old Spaniard pulled out of the Barcelona Open after his first-round win earlier this month and withdrew from the Madrid Open before crossing Rome and Rol...
Hawks look to build comfortable series lead over Knicks
The New York Knicks held a comfortable lead for most of their Game 1 win last weekend.,Since then, the Atlanta Hawks have made things massively uncomfortable for an opponent with aspirations of a deep postseason run.,The pressure is intensifying for the Knicks, who will look to even up the first-rou...
Report: Ex-Stanford C Oskar Giltay transferring to UConn
Former Stanford center Oskar Giltay committed to UConn on Friday, according to the 247Sports transfer portal tracker.,UConn coach Dan Hurley needed to find two big men in the portal to replace Tarris Reed Jr., who is out of eligibility, and freshman Eric Reibe. A reliable backup to Reed, Reibe is tr...
Report: Jim Furyk to captain 2027 U.S. Ryder Cup team
Jim Furyk will captain the United States Ryder Cup team at Adare Manor in Ireland in 2027, a PGA of America source confirmed Friday to Golf Digest.,This will be the second Ryder Cup captaincy for Furyk, 55. Tiger Woods was believed to be the frontrunner for the role, but he pulled out of considerati...
Paige Shiver: Sherrone Moore 'encouraged' abortion, an 'open secret' at Michigan
Paige Shiver said Michigan was aware of her extramarital relationship with disgraced Wolverines coach Sherrone Moore and her terminated pregnancy during their affair.,Shiver, who worked as an intern in the football department and was elevated to executive assistant when Moore moved from offensive co...
F1 returning to Turkey in 2027
The Turkish Grand Prix will return to the Formula One schedule in 2027.,F1 announced that the Istanbul Park course will host the even through the 2031 season under an agreement with the Ministry of Youth and Sports in Turkey.,The most recent Turkish Grand Prix was held in 2021. The previous year, Le...
Surging teams collide as Marlins visit Giants
Two teams that have ridden strong pitching to recent success will meet Friday night when the Miami Marlins open a three-game road series against the San Francisco Giants.,Right-handers Sandy Alcantara (2-2, 3.06 ERA) of the Marlins and Adrian Houser (0-2, 5.40) of the Giants will kick off a series p...
Friday NBA Picks & Predictions: Best Bets for April 24 Playoff Slate
Get the best NBA picks for April 24, including Celtics vs 76ers, Lakers-Rockets total, and Spurs vs Blazers predictions....
MLB Best Bets Today: Strikeout Props and Total Plays to Target
Breaking down today’s top MLB bets, including a strikeout prop and a strong under play....
Yordan Alvarez, Astros strive to do damage against Yankees' stellar pitching staff
The New York Yankees experienced a four-game blip with their pitching last week when they were unable to consistently record outs against the Los Angeles Angels.,The pitching has corrected itself during sweeps of the Kansas City Royals and Boston Red Sox, and the Yankees are on a six-game winning st...
Brandon Nimmo, Rangers take aim at Athletics
After taking two of three contests from the Pittsburgh Pirates to open a nine-game homestand, the Texas Rangers will welcome the Athletics to Arlington for the opener of a three-game series on Friday night.,The Rangers are feeling good about their offseason trade that landed them a reliable leadoff ...
Brewers open division play vs. Paul Skenes, Pirates
The Milwaukee Brewers will turn to veteran Brandon Woodruff as they finally face a National League Central opponent when they host the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series.,Woodruff (2-0, 3.42 ERA) will oppose fellow right-hander Paul Skenes (3-1, 3.27), the reigni...
AJ Dybantsa’s Decision Proves NIL Still Can’t Compete With NBA Money
AJ Dybantsa declares for the NBA Draft. Here’s why skipping college was the obvious choice....
Prolific HR hitters face off as White Sox, Nationals open series
After winning both series on a six-game road trip, the Chicago White Sox will aim to stop a six-game home losing streak when they face the Washington Nationals on Friday night in the first contest of a three-game set.,Chicago swept the reigning American League champion Toronto Blue Jays in the first...
Shohei Ohtani Rule Explained: Why Dodgers Get Extra Pitcher
Craig Counsell questions MLB’s Ohtani rule—does it give the Dodgers an unfair advantage?...
What Prediction Markets Are Telling Us About NBA Playoffs in the East
The Eastern Conference playoff picture is shifting. Here’s where the best value lies right now on prediction markets like Kalshi....